December 13, 2008

Lately I have been getting quite a few emails from parents that read my blog concerning their daughter who is around my age and has similar tastes, etc etc...and what should they get her for the upcoming holidays? Obviously I don't know all of your daughters, but I thought I'd make a holiday guide anyways to lend a hand. The season of giving, or something like that? Whatever, sounds good. I'll try to get a diverse pool of interests here, and they are all things I would buy or like to own myself. I wouldn't recommend crappy gifts for you guys!And if you don't have a 12 year old daughter to be shopping for, indulge yourself in bargains...$10 and UNDER

Bottom Row (all fredflare.com):7. Hemline stationary set, $9.95If she wants stationary, go for 50's tailoring!8. Ikimono 110 camera, $9.99Takes pictures you cannot mock with picnik or even Photoshop. Also has a cute little animal on the front, awww.9. 3-D doodle kit, $10I would honestly buy this just for the specs, because they are too cool and I think I left my last pair at Spy Kids in 3-D or something pathetic like that. But, being able to see your illustrations pop out at you is a plus, too.10. Split cam, $9.99Twists the top of the picture from the bottom so you look like you took Twist & Shout a little too far and dislocated your butt. Mmmm, sounds like a party. I would love to take a picture of me in my two-tone tights using this, that would REALLY confuse people.11. Yesterday's news colored pencils, $10Colored pencils are good, recycled ones made from old Japanese newspapers is better.

$25 and UNDER:

(Clockwise from bottom left)1. Fashion origami, $12I think I actually might buy this myself, being able to fold a piece of paper into a shoe for your pinky is reason enough for me.2. Pop art color camera, $15Requires film, but who wouldn't want to pay homage to Andy Warhol using a tiny camera?3. Monroe plaid coat, $24. 99Down from $95, and that's a bargain to me. Adorable pattern, would probably be on my own list if I didn't already own a red one.4. Betty Crocker's box o' recipies, $17.95Yes, Belle, I know I have gotten on you for baking Betty Crocker recipes because she is a crack whore and a tease, but it's kind of hard to resist the fact that loads of food opportunities come from this tiny little box. Tiny little red box. With a pretty border. And neat-o font. *orders it*5. Learn Japanese 3-CD kit, $18.95Do I need to elaborate on why this would be epic?6. Spring floral multi-bag case, $19.80I'd like to wear this FRUiTS style. Then I can move to Japan with my 3-CD kit and fit in, happily carrying my bag and fluently speaking the language.7. Farts book, $13.95Book about noises coming out of people's asses=bible.8. DIY pinhole camera, $22The description says ages 12+, and that means fate. I ain't crafty but would definitely take a try at this kit. You make your own camera, and then shoot pictures, and the effects are awesome. I die.

Happy shopping!*If your daughter ends up hating her present and throwing figgy pudding at you and angrily knocking down the tree or using the Menorah to set your hair on fire and choking you with a dreidel, it is not my fault.*